The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

cringed and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state

I can manage to make

and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and

“Okay before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I had no bad

that held my arm. I noted how

that feeling and lift my gaze to

I nod, reassuring him that I would

a crooked awkward smile and

fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your permission but there

it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it

his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It gave

face. He was embarrassed to look at

to him was the sweetest and one of the best things

to see him squirm and decided

even more.

the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad

my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was

Aiden’s head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it

to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash.

was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t

a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after

besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar

the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over

you didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over my

cupcake.”I pouted.

chin. “I was

that even a question? You

baby, ease up on this old guy would

a few years and

then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be